The chances are that things will be different. On my test, ATC gave me a radar heading away from my airways track and then forgot about me! You have to take control of the situation and question them. Fortunately I did this and they replied 'resume own navigation to XXX' and things were back on track.
Another well known problem is ATC descending you too late (do not descend at more than 1000 ft / min PAX don't like it!). Ask for more track miles if being radar vectored. Go into hold if procedural.
My view is keep in control of the situation, apply common sense and if unsure of instruction as for clarification of verification.
Don't forget that the examiner is looking for evidence of captaincy from you.